AMV.BBDO wins pitch for first organ donor activity
David RattrayThe NHS Blood and Transplant agency (NHSBT) has hired Abbott Mead Vickers.BBDO to handle its first national organ donation campaign.
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Tetley Green Tea ad made ‘misleading’ health claims
David RattrayA television ad for Tetley Green Tea has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) because it makes unproven health claims.
Holland & Barrett launches Body Shop challenger range
Mary-Louise ClewsHealth food retailer unveils its first private label personal care range.
WPP reports further revenue slide
Russell ParsonsWPP, owner of Mindshare, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide and JWT, says revenues fell 6.7% in the first four months of the year.
Judge tests jury’s appeal in court of public opinion
Stuart SmithA man at the heart of the British establishment wants to reform parliament. But it is not just public opinion that blocks Sir Paul’s path
Watts behind growth at durex and scholl?
Marketing WeekThe London boardroom of SSL International, where I meet chief executive Garry Watts, is decorated with the company’s recent ad campaigns for Durex Play’s vibrating rings and Scholl’s Party Feet gel cushions. A short time earlier in the reception area, I had found myself perusing a cabinet full of condoms, lubricants, sex toys, feet cushions […]
Karmarama is handed safe childbirth task
Marketing WeekThe White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood has appointed Karmarama as its lead UK agency. The agency will be tasked with helping increase public awareness about the issues surrounding safe pregnancy and childbirth in both developing and developed countries. The White Ribbon Alliance is an international coalition of safe motherhood organisations and individuals. Karmarama will […]
Red Bull hunts ad agency for cola brand
Marketing WeekRed Bull is understood to be looking for an advertising agency to work on its fledgling cola brand, Red Bull Simply Cola. It is believed that the drinks company has been in discussions with up to seven agencies, though it is not known if there will be an official pitch process. Red Bull launched its […]
Leaders of the revolution in social media
Marketing WeekThe world of social media is a tricky one for brands to navigate. But new research suggests marketers are at the forefront of the evolution of the space as a promotional tool. Joe Fernandez reports
Virgin Media appoints Spike for digital work
Marketing WeekVirgin Media has appointed Spike as its digital creative agency and will also work with Saint to integrate digital elements into the company’s brand and advertising campaigns. Spike will work alongside Virgin Media’s in-house team to create and plan digital campaigns and provide consultation across Virgin Media’s marketing and communications. Virgin Media’s lead creative agency […]
Omnicom posts 21% drop in income
Marketing WeekMarketing services parent company Omnicom, owner of the DDB, TBWA and BBDO networks, has seen net income drop by 21.2% to $164.5m (£112.2m) for the first quarter of 2009 year-on-year. The income fall is the second consecutive quarterly drop reported by the group and it has attributed the fall to the decline in advertising spend […]
Electoral Commission appoints Farm and Glue
Marketing WeekThe Electoral Commission has appointed Farm and Glue to develop an integrated campaign aimed at reminding people to sign up to the electoral register. Potential voters need to be on the electoral register by 19 May if they want to vote for the European Parliamentary and English local government elections to be held on 4 […]
Bauers Andria Vidler poached by EMI
Marketing WeekBauer Medias chief marketing officer Andria Vidler has been named president of EMI Music UK and Ireland.
Understanding consumers in the recession
Marketing WeekFor advertisers to survive the recession and start planning for when consumers regain the confidence to spend again, they need to understand people’s fears and priorities. Joe Fernandez explores insights from Arena BLM’s ‘Crunchonomics’ research
Front designs RHS annual events ad material
Marketing WeekSheffield agency Front has devised a 1m campaign for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), designed to bring all marketing materials for the RHS calendar of events within one recognisable creative “environment”.